EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

Skate players were explicitly told map areas would not be “locked behind a paywall”

2019

3 new to Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (February 21–22)

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

Featuring historical action, a Spielberg classic, and a heist movie

2019

Trails boss tells players intimidated by nearly 1,000 hours of JRPG catch-up to “just start with whichever title catches your interest,” which is true if you’re also willing to start One Piece at episode 1,155

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

He at least admits it’s “probably best to start with the first title in a given arc”

2019

It took 25 years for Diablo 2 to get a new class, and less than 2 weeks for players to figure out how to become invincible Warlocks with demon meat shields

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

And all it takes is two spells

2019

Pokemon Go codes (February 2026) for free Outfits and Timed Research Quests

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

Pokemon Go redeem codes can be used to unlock special Timed Research Quests and fresh customization items for your avatar

2019

Rayman remaster is just “the first step in the brand’s comeback” says Ubisoft boss, who says “we’re looking forward to talking more” about the series “soon”

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

“It played such a key role in Ubisoft’s early evolution”

2019

Solo dev who worked “80 hours a week for 8 years straight” to finish roguelike puzzle hit Blue Prince says he “physically” cannot make another game this “ambitious”

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

“It was an incredibly long journey”

2019

The ultimate Pokemon Day starter pack, celebrate the 30th Anniversary in style

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

Pokemon Day lands on the franchise’s 30th Anniversary in 2026 – here’s how to celebrate in style.

2019

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die got me in the mood for more wacky, time-travelling fun, and these 6 sci-fi comedies perfectly fit the bill

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

Big Screen Spotlight | From Sam Raimi’s riotous Evil Dead trilogy capper to romantic Groundhog Day riff Palm Springs, these light-hearted time travel movies are a must-see

2019

After cutting down World of Warcraft classes, Blizzard “heard loud and clear from players that it was not what they were looking for,” so it has already walked back some changes

February 20, 2026 / admin / retro news

MMO players yearn for complication

2019

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Posts tagged "2019"

EA invents new microtransaction nightmare as it breaks paywall promise on Skate: rent a playable area for 24 hours or buy a premium pass, bucko

3 new to Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (February 21–22)

Trails boss tells players intimidated by nearly 1,000 hours of JRPG catch-up to “just start with whichever title catches your interest,” which is true if you’re also willing to start One Piece at episode 1,155

It took 25 years for Diablo 2 to get a new class, and less than 2 weeks for players to figure out how to become invincible Warlocks with demon meat shields

Pokemon Go codes (February 2026) for free Outfits and Timed Research Quests

Rayman remaster is just “the first step in the brand’s comeback” says Ubisoft boss, who says “we’re looking forward to talking more” about the series “soon”

Solo dev who worked “80 hours a week for 8 years straight” to finish roguelike puzzle hit Blue Prince says he “physically” cannot make another game this “ambitious”

The ultimate Pokemon Day starter pack, celebrate the 30th Anniversary in style

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die got me in the mood for more wacky, time-travelling fun, and these 6 sci-fi comedies perfectly fit the bill

After cutting down World of Warcraft classes, Blizzard “heard loud and clear from players that it was not what they were looking for,” so it has already walked back some changes